Gunderloch “vom Roten Schiefer” Riesling Trocken 2021 – Rheinhessen

Gunderloch “vom Roten Schiefer” Riesling Trocken 2021 – Rheinhessen

The nose is pungent and spicy with nuances of white pepper, yellow apples, lemons and light yeastiness. The palate demonstrates a strong acid spine. The wine is very young and slightly austere. It needs more time to balance and integrate the acidity.

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Yangarra – High Sands 2018, Grenache – McLaren Vale, Australia

Yangarra – High Sands 2018, Grenache – McLaren Vale, Australia

The nose is fruity, fresh, precise and offers a nice elegant grain as well as a certain finesse. There are notes of fresh strawberry, fresh/crunchy berries and more lightly of violet combined with fine touches of cocoa, cardamom and a discreet hint of vanilla and fresh saffron (floral side). The palate is fruity, balanced and…

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Patritti – Section 181 – Grenache 2015 – Single Vineyard – McLaren Vale – Australia

Patritti – Section 181 – Grenache 2015 – Single Vineyard – McLaren Vale – Australia

The nose is fruity, fresh and fine. It reveals notes of crushed blueberry, cassis and slight notes of crushed/fresh strawberry associated with notes of spices, chocolate/cacao as well as a very discreet hint of violet and Sichuan pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, gourmande, elegant and offers a slight juiciness as well as…

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